Okay…new story…X-Men Evolution. We've got our major characters here and a simple twist….Scott has a crush on Rogue (Annalis). Enjoy reading it, it's a multi-parter but it shouldn't be too long.
Scott spied on Annalis from around the corner of the school building. He was minding his business, walking to his car, when he saw Brad Johnson approach her. Brad was a junior on the Varsity basketball team. Annalis never seemed to be interested in anybody until now and he found himself feeling kind of weird about the idea of them talking to each other. What made him stop and hide was when he saw her smile at him and pull him aside to talk. Brad was flirting with her and it would appear that she was gladly flirting in return. He didn't like it. So instead of walking by like any normal person, here he was, like a peeping tom watching her from around the side of the main building.
She kept touching his arm, hand and chest. She wiped at her eye and he saw Brad take her hand and blow in her eye lightly. She laughed at it then she smiled at him. She was so flirting with him and he couldn't stand it. He'd had just enough as he watched Brad tuck her bangs behind her ear. He turned away and leaned against the wall. He wasn't sure why, but right now, hated Brad Johnson.
"Hey Scott."
He turned to see Kitty at his left. "Hey Kitty."
"Scare ya? What are ya doing just standing here?"
"Going to the car. I just stopped for a minute. I wasn't expecting anybody. Anyway, you heading home?"
"Nah. I need to meet with some group members for a project."
"Okay." He smiled at Kitty and grabbed his book bag from the ground. He turned the corner and waved back at her. "If you see anyone else let them know I'll wait for them for ten minutes then I'm gone." Scott started to pass Annalis and tried to make it seem casual. He was assaulted by the smell of her lotion, soap or something because whatever it was, it damn sure wasn't a manly smell.
"Annalis, need a ride?"
"Oh hey Scott. Scott, this is Brad. Brad, Scott."
"Hey."
" 'Sup."
"So, ride?" Scott looked away for a moment.
"Yeah." Annalis looked at Brad. "So tonight at 7 right?"
"I'll be there." Brad smiled at her and trailed his hand over hers as he walked away. She slipped her arm through Scott's and pulled him as they walked to his car. His body was tingling from her touch but not the kind he expected.
"Can I get front?"
"Sure." He knew that something was not right about this but he couldn't focus his attention enough to realize what it was. It was amazing how good she smelled. It was amazing how good she looked.
"Earth to Scott, do you copy?"
"Yeah." He snapped out of his thoughts. "Sorry."
"No biggie." She smiled and this blanket of warmth just seemed to come over him. He slid his arm from her as he opened the car door to let her in. He put his bag on the backseat and walked around to the driver's side of the car where he got in, turning on the car in the process. His mind was starting to clear and he remembered what he wanted to ask her about.
"I saw you kiss Brad on the cheek. Why didn't he... well you know?"
"Oh that, it's nothing."
"And you were touching me too. Something wrong?"
"No. Actually things are getting so much better. The professor gave me this necklace and it keeps me from draining the energy and memories non-mutants. I can touch them and everything."
"What about mutants?"
"I'll still drain them but he's been working with me on some techniques to keep me from over draining or taking stuff during light contact. The main thing we've been working on now is dealing with mutants with no contact. You know like how to control what I take, powers or memories. It's really cool. I took a memory of when he first met Magneto. It was awesome."
"You seem really excited."
"I am! I can be a normal girl again. I can date without worrying about my date becoming comatose with a good night kiss."
Scott laughed at her statement, eliciting one from her in return. Her smile was beautiful. "I'm glad. I've never seen you so happy."
"Thanks." She started singing and bopping to the music on the radio and he laughed and looked away. He was turning to look at her again, seeing Evan, Jean and Kurt heading toward the car.
"So if I heard right you have your first real date tonight."
"Yes and Brad is so hot."
"I can't say on the grounds that he's not my type." Scott grinned at her. She swatted at him without touching him.
"You're funny today, you feeling okay?"
"Are you implying I'm not usually funny?" Scott asked giving her a look intended to make her laugh.
"I would never imply such a thing. I would say it, but never imply it." She laughed and it was infectious. Within moments they were both laughing. "No really are you okay, Mr. I-rarely-crack-a-smile-unless-Jean-asks?"
"Not really but maybe this is good for me." They locked on each other for a brief second but the moment was interrupted.
"You're not supposed to touch anybody. Professor said so."
"I didn't." Annalis backed up against the seat, scared for a moment at the voice. "I wouldn't do that."
"I saw you Annalis, back seat."
"Scott said I could have shotgun." Annalis gave Jean a pout and an inaudible ha when she turned to look at Scott.
"Scott?" She gave him a look and he looked away.
"Get in Jean. We're waiting on you." He watched as she flashed Annalis a scowl and reluctantly climbed into the back seat insisting that Evan move over. He shook his head and put the car into reverse. He put his arm on the passenger seat, being careful not to touch Annalis and reversed out of the parking space. He changed gears again and headed in the direction of home. He could barely make out the conversation between Evan and Kurt with the gusting wind roaring in his ears. He glanced at Jean in the rear view mirror. She was still scowling and glaring at Annalis. He had enough to worry about without her getting upset. He was wondering just when he had developed a crush on Annalis.
Annalis was applying her lipstick and necklace as Kitty entered their room. She said nothing as she threw her books on the floor and flopped down on the bed on her back. She was looking up at the ceiling.
"Hey Kitty."
"Hey." She rolled over on her stomach and looked at her. She whistled in appreciation. "Sexy."
"I was trying to go for interested."
"Well if he can't tell you're interested he must be blind. Hot date?"
"Actually, yes."
"Annalis, you've been holding out on me. Dish."
"Actually he asked me out today. I didn't even expect it."
"So where are you and Scott going?" Kitty sat up and folded her legs Indian style.
"Scott!" Annalis turned and looked at Kitty like she was crazy. "I'm going out with Brad Johnson."
"But I saw..."
"What did I do?" they both heard from the door.
Annalis turned around and looked at the door to see Scott looking at her. She noticed him get slack jawed at her frontal view.
"What? Too much make-up? Too much cleavage?"
He couldn't say anything. He was in awe of how beautiful she looked. Her cropped black shirt showed just enough cleavage and belly to bring sex to any male's mind. Her straight-legged white slacks made her appear thinner than he thought she was. Her silver bracelets, the necklace the professor had given her and her black heels accentuated the outfit perfectly. She was truly beautiful.
"Oh God, I look awful. You have to leave so I can change." Scott stood still just drinking in her state.
"Kitty, do something. Brad will be here any minute."
The name brought him out of his momentary paralysis. She should change. He didn't want Brad getting the wrong ideas. He moved his mouth to talk but no words came out.
"Kitty!" She was practically crying because she didn't want to touch him but he had to leave right now.
"Scott, please." Kitty got up and ushered him out of the room. "She's about to go into massive meltdown. Before you leave tell her how awesome she looks." He still couldn't talk so he shook his head in a positive response. Kitty closed the door behind him. She saw Annalis head to the closet.
"Stop!"
Abruptly, Annalis turned to face her roommate.
"You look awesome. Don't change a thing but that frown. Smile because right now you are the shit."
"Then why was he looking at me like I grew a fourth head?"
"Because he's never seen you look this hot before that's why."
"Kitty please."
"After all the time that I have spent trying to get you to join the fashion conscious, would I lie to you? You look awesome. Go downstairs and wait for Brad." Annalis looked at her reflection and dashed toward the closet. Kitty went to her and directed her toward the door. She pushed her to the stairs and told her to go downstairs for the second time.
"By the way," Kitty started, "I saw Scott spying on you today. It looks like you may have an admirer."
"That is so far from funny," Annalis said as she walked down the stairs.
"Have fun."
"I plan to." Annalis heard Kurt's voice as she descended the stairs.
"Now listen here Brad. Annalis is like a sister to me so you make sure you treat her with respect and have her back by ten."
"Don't listen to him," she said hurrying down the stairs. "My curfew is 11:30. Go away Kurt."
"Kurt's my man, Annalis. Besides he's just looking out for you. She'll be back by 11."
"10:45."
"11. Good-bye Kurt." He looked in his pocket and pulled out some bills and fifty cents. He opened her purse and put it in. He walked away without another word. Brad took her hand and led her to the door and down the steps. He threaded his fingers in hers.
"I am so sorry."
"Don't be sorry. He's supposed to look out for you. That's what brothers and friends do."
"I'm still embarrassed." She looked down as they walked to his car.
"If you were my sister, dressed like this, you wouldn't have left the house."
"Thanks, I think."
"You look awesome."
"Thanks."
Brad opened the door and closed it as she got in. He got in, started the jeep and drove away.
Scott watched Annalis leave on her first real date since he'd known her. He could see their fingers threaded together and the feeling of jealousy returned. He turned away from the window as the car drove away and he plopped down onto his bed, He turned on his stereo and heard R. Kelly's voice flow through his speakers.
We all up in this jeep
We fogging up the windows
We got the radio up
We all up in the back
We got this shit bouncing...
Scott closed his eyes, trying to enjoy the music and relax but instead he was assaulted with images of Brad and Annalis doing just what R. Kelly was singing about. His eyes opened and he stared at the ceiling for a moment. He took a few deep breaths and closed his eyes again.
Now let me see you bounce, bounce, bounce, bounce, bounce, bounce, bounce, bounce
Now let me see you bounce, bounce, bounce, bounce, bounce, bounce, bounce, bounce...
The images came to him again, this time more graphically. Scott opened his eyes and sat up in his bed. He pulled on his shoes and thundered down the steps.
"Scott, is something wrong?" he heard from behind him.
He shook his head in denial and headed toward the training room. A hard work out was all he needed to get those images and Annalis out of his mind.
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